During his participation in the 16th International Bioenergy Congress, held as part of the Renewable Gas Show, the president of the Spanish Gas Association (SEDIGAS), Joan Batalla Bejerano, highlighted the fundamental role of renewable gases in the decarbonization strategy of the gas sector.
Batalla Bejerano began his address by emphasizing the importance of renewable gases, such as biomethane and renewable hydrogen, in the transformation of the energy sector toward a more sustainable economy. He stated that renewable gases are part of the "DNA of the decarbonization strategy" and that they are experiencing a "turning point" with regard to biomethane. The president of SEDIGAS highlighted the significant growth in the number of biomethane projects in recent months, with approximately 12 projects already injecting gas into the grid and nearly 100 projects announced at different stages of development.
However, Joan Batalla Bejerano also emphasized the need to address the regulatory and administrative barriers that still exist on the path to greater adoption of renewable gases. Despite regulatory progress, Batalla Bejerano stated that clearer energy policy signals and greater ambition in the deployment of biomethane in Spain are required. He stressed the importance of collaboration and dialogue with administrations at all levels to achieve administrative simplification and streamlined processes.
The president of SEDIGAS also highlighted the importance of considering social acceptance and collaboration with the territory in the deployment of biomethane plants, stressing that this is essential to advance the exploitation of the existing biomethane potential in the country.
Batalla Bejerano appreciated the opportunity to speak at the discussion table focused on the gas sector, highlighting the representation of nearly 200 companies that cover the entire value chain of the gas system, from promoters of renewable gases to distributors and marketers.